Research Notes on Norovirus
Norovirus, an RNA virus of the Caliciviridae taxonomic family, causes approximately 90% of epidemic non-bacterial outbreaks of gastroenteritis around the world, and is responsible for 50% of all foodborne outbreaks of gastroenteritis in the US. Norovirus affects people of all ages. The viruses are transmitted by faecally contaminated food or water and by person-to-person contact. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Outbreaks of norovirus often occur in closed or semi-closed communities, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, prisons, dormitories and cruise ships.
- The best prevention of norovirus is handwashing.
- The symptoms are usually characterised by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
5 Great Resources on Norovirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Norovirus
- MedicineNet: Norovirus Infection
- Mayo Clinic: Norovirus Infection
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Noroviruses (Norwalk viruses) - Topic Overview
- National Park Service Public Health Program: Norovirus
5 Latest Headlines on Norovirus
What is Norovirus?
- MedicineNet: What are Norovirus?
- Wikipedia: Norovirus
- Virginia Department of Health: Norovirus
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID): Norovirus Overview
- MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Norovirus
- About.com: What is Norovirus?
What Are The Symptoms of Norovirus?
- MedicineNet: What are the Symptoms of Illness Caused by Noroviruses?
- Minnesota Department of Health: Causes and Symptoms of Norovirus Infection
- Mayo Clinic: Norovirus Infection Signs and Symptoms
- Dehydration Symptoms
- Diarrhea Symptoms
- Abdominal Pain Symptoms
- NHS Direct: Norovirus Symptoms
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID): Norovirus Infection Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Norovirus?
- Mayo Clinic: Causes | Complications
- MedicineNet: How Important is the Burden of Norovirus Infection?
- NIAID: Causes
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes Infection with Norovirus?
- eMedTV: Cause of Norovirus Gastroenteritis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Norovirus?
- MedicineNet: What is the Treatment for Norovirus Infection?
- Mayo Clinic: Norovirus Infection: Treatment
- NIAID: Norovirus Infection: Treatment
- eMedTV: Norovirus Treatment
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Norovirus?
- GrannyMed: Diarrhea Treatment | Nausea, Sickness, and Pain
- Acupuncture: diarrhea
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Norovirus?
- MedicineNet: How Serious is a Norovirus Infection?
- Minnesota Department of Health: Duration of Illness
How Do You Prevent Norovirus?
- MedicineNet: Can Norovirus be Prevented?
- Mayo Clinic: Prevention
- Minnesota Department of Health: Preventing Norovirus
- CDC: Why is Norovirus Infection Important for Food Handlers?
- NIAID: Prevention
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Norovirus
- The New York Times: "Tiny Specks of Misery, Both Vile and Useful"
- MSNBC: What you need to know about Norovirus
- BBC News: "Vomiting Bug: Your Stories"
- Running a Hospital: Norovirus? Try "Happy Birthday to You"
- AOL Body: Stomach Flu Spread By Contaminated Computer Keyboards
- ValeMail: Health Advice for Stomach Bug Sufferers
- CNN Health: Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Wash Hands to Avoid Norwalk Virus
- MarineBuzz: How to Prevent Norovirus or Norwalk Disease in Cruise Ships
- FoodPoisoningBlog: Burger King, McDonalds Linked to Norovirus in Minnesota
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Norovirus
- Topix: Norwalk Virus Forums
- DailyStrength: Norovirus Discussions
- MedHelp: Norwalk Virus Discussions
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Norovirus
- JAMA: Norovirus Search Result
- PubMed Central: Norovirus Articles
- Google Scholar: Norovirus Articles
Clinical Trials on Norovirus
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Norovirus Clinical Trials
User Recommended Links for Norovirus
- usrecallnews.com: About Norovirus and Food ... (1 Recommendation)
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